When Mandy’s father died he left her alone, heartbroken, and buried in crippling debt to an unscrupulous bookie. Now, Mandy’s the proud owner of an auto repair business whose only other mechanic just quit. Things couldn’t get any worse. Until former Navy SEAL Chance McCallister, the man who broke her heart when they were teens, walks through her door. He’s looking to help, and even hotter than she remembers. She’d be crazy to hire him as her new mechanic.
And she’d be even crazier to fall in love with him again…
Chance knows Mandy’s in trouble. And even though he doesn’t want to get involved, he just can’t stop those feelings flooding his heart, the same way they did when he was a kid. Nothing has changed… Except Mandy is even more beautiful, more fierce, more everything. But he’s not going down that road again. One messy breakup is enough. He’ll protect her. He’ll put his life on the line. And he’ll do what he can to keep her safe.
But this time, he’ll protect his own heart as well…
Chance and Mandy were once high school sweethearts, but their relationship ended when Chance joined the Navy without telling Mandy. Now, 12 years later, Chance returns to town for his father’s funeral and discovers Mandy struggling with her father’s gambling debts. Determined to help her, Chance starts working as a mechanic in Mandy’s garage. As they reconnect, they must confront their past and navigate the dangers posed by loan sharks. Chance’s military training comes in handy as they devise a plan to save Mandy’s garage and their budding romance. Despite challenges, they hope for a second chance at love. The story tackles realistic issues while delivering a heartwarming romance.
Floundering junior travel writer Katie has just been given the opportunity of her career. Her boss can’t make her trip to the idyllic but little-known Italian island of Ponza, and Katie must step into her luxurious designer shoes to write the piece for the magazine. Boarding the plane with her best friend Farrah, Katie waves goodbye to her unglamorous domestic trips and hello to a week of sun, sand and sparkling seas.
But then disaster strikes. Farrah is involved in an accident and Katie must stay by her side for a month while she recovers. Katie is in panic-mode, trying to appease both her micro-managing boss and her passive-aggressive boyfriend back in New York, while an intriguing local chef, Nico, tries to show her all that the island has to offer.
As she gets to know Nico and falls in love with the relaxed pace of the island, Katie begins to question her life back home and what she truly wants. But will she figure out what’s truly important to her before it’s too late?
Far From Home By T A Williams
The secrets of the past will unlock her future…
Working in the fast-paced foreign exchange market in Canary Wharf, Amy never expected her job to drive her to collapse. With her doctor advising she take a month off work, when Amy receives a solicitor’s letter informing her of a surprise inheritance in Italy, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
But who on earth has left her a house in the sleepy Tuscan hills?
As she gets to know the town and its inhabitants, Amy discovers more about the mysterious man who named her in his will. Shocking family secrets come to light, leaving Amy questioning the life she knew.
The town of Sant’Antonio holds more than just secrets. Here, Amy meets Adam, a renowned TV journalist whose documentaries take him to dangerous places. But as their attraction grows, so do Amy’s worries. Her life is in England, while Adam’s is untethered and under constant threat…
A Match To Remember By Helen Hawkins
For amateur footballer Lizzie Morris, it’s the first day of her teacher training at Cranswell Primary School. Horrifyingly, she immediately comes face to face with her first love from back in her own school days. Instantly, their competitive relationship reignites and to make matters worse, the Head Teacher asks them to organise Sports Day together. Their friendly rivalry of old threatens to derail all of her plans.
Will she overcome their bickering to pass her teacher training, win the football tournament and survive this brush with her past?
If you ask Mia Madden, the road to dating hell is paved with suspiciously hot online profiles. Take tonight’s date, for example. Alex Conroy’s whole “boardroom in the streets, lumberjack in the sheets” thing totally works for her, but his profile did not convey that he represents everything she loathes about corporate hustle culture. He’s not even worth her bottle of purse wine.
Imagine her horror when it turns out that Alex is also the hot-shot new boss her dad can’t stop complaining about—the Forbes 30-under-30 company fixer of his nightmares. Worse, their respective best friends are dating. Mia and Alex are constantly thrown together, whether it’s for corporate volunteer hours at the animal rescue, squaring off at the company picnic, or literally trapped in an escape room. It’s one nightmare after another…no matter how sexy the company is.
Mia’s life is now a romantic-comedy of errors, complete with her kinda, sorta, accidentally sleeping with the enemy. And she’s not sure which is worse: that Alex could ruin her dad’s career, or that she might actually like him.
Mia, recovering from a relationship setback, reluctantly agrees to start dating again, encouraged by her friend Josie. She meets Alex, whose profile she found online, but their first meeting reveals their incompatibility. Despite their differences, they keep crossing paths, leading to unexpected encounters. Mia is surprised to learn that Alex is her dad’s boss, adding another layer of complication to their budding relationship. The story evolves into a classic enemies-to-lovers romance, with witty dialogue and awkward situations. Despite some typical elements, the book delivers humor, romance, and engaging dynamics among characters. Overall, it’s a delightful and addictive read, leaving readers eager for more from the author.
For Maya, serving as a pilot in the Whistlestop River air ambulance team is a dream come true. And now, with her divorce from her overbearing husband finally complete, flying over the fields of Dorset, and saving lives with the Skylarks, is the centre of her world. If only her ex would accept their separation as readily as she had, life would be perfect…
A fresh start…
Having recently transferred from London to Dorset, paramedic Noah is ready for a new start. But he’s brought with him a lot of baggage, not least his infant niece who he’s been looking after since his sister died unexpectedly earlier that year. Noah adores Eva, but is he really cut out to look after a baby?
A risk worth taking?
When Noah and Maya find themselves on the same rescue team, they’re immediately drawn to each other. Yet, with so many complications in their personal lives, do they have time to open their hearts to someone new?
As their friendship grows, Noah and Maya are both about to discover that life is worth nothing unless you share it with the people you love.
When Chrissy Marsden moves her children and menagerie of pets into Corner Cottage, she hopes to put her divorce behind her and have the fresh start she’s been longing for.
Just as she feels she is finally getting her life back on track, with a chance encounter at the school gates re-igniting her passion for sewing, a surprise pregnancy throws everything into turmoil.
When she is asked to alter a wedding dress, she realises her hobby could become something she could turn into a real career, and an invite to a client’s wedding could be all she needs to bring romance back into her life.
But will she be able to find someone who can accept her as she is?
Chrissy Marsden moves to Corner Cottage with her children after her divorce, hoping for a fresh start. A chance encounter reignites her passion for sewing, leading her to consider turning it into a career. However, a surprise pregnancy throws her plans into turmoil. As Chrissy navigates the challenges of starting over, she discovers the possibility of romance and a new career path. This heartwarming story explores themes of betrayal, upheaval, and learning to trust and love again.
The last person Greek billionaire Leander Liassidis wants to see is Kate Hawkins. He even abandoned his convenient wedding to escape his forbidden attraction to her. She’s infuriating, irresistible…and on the doorstep of his Californian mansion!
Maid of honor Kate knows she’ll have her work cut out for her bringing Leander back to the altar. She doesn’t expect the need blazing in his gaze—or the explosive connection it ignites. Kate knows that giving in to their desire would be unforgivable. But could she ever forgive herself if she walked away from a bond this powerful?
Her Private Security Detail By Patricia Sargeant
He’s her bodyguard
But he wants to be so much more
Philanthropist Symone Bishop is the most desirable woman Jeremiah Touré has ever met. She’s also way out of his league, and he can’t get involved with his client. Jerry knows how to protect Symone from the external threats menacing her nonprofit and her life. Can he save her from the devastating secrets the Touré Security Group uncovers? He knows he has to stay close to keep her from harm, but is he in danger of getting too close?
The Rancher’s Reunion By Lisa Childs
If she confesses her secret, will he stay…
Or run for good?
Veterinarian Cash Cassidy and single mom Becca Calder have been each other’s best friend through everything, including raising her young daughter, Hope. But Becca has been keeping a secret from Cash. Now he’s insisting on truth from everyone in his life, and Becca knows she’ll have to confess. Can Cash move past his old wounds and see that the loving family he desires has been there all along?
How To Tame A King By Juliette Hyland
A QUEEN BY CHANCE!
When Breanna steps in for her twin to become the king’s convenient bride, she’s confident of her plan to escape their arrangement. But her attraction to dutiful, guarded Sebastian throws a wrench into the works! Sebastian’s only priority is to his people, but stunning Breanna challenges him to be both—a man and a king. Can she tame single-minded Sebastian, and show him there could be more to their royal marriage…?
A Little Bit Of Love By Synithia Williams
Their first meeting changed her life
Their second one changes everything
Sheri “Li’l Bit” Thomas will do anything to help revitalize the community she loves—even work with Lieutenant Deandre King, the cop who once arrested her after a stupid breakup stunt. Opening her new restaurant is a great first step. Partnering with the handsome widowed dad on an outreach event for at-risk youth and businesses is an even better one. But neither counts on the attraction simmering between them—or the potential problems with Deandre’s teen son. Is Sheri’s past a bad example for him, indicative of drama to come? Or is she the mom—and wife—they never knew they needed?
In The Midnight Rain By Barbara O’Neal
Biographer Ellie Connor is in Gideon, Texas, to research blues singer Mabel Beauvais who, on the verge of fame, mysteriously disappeared more than forty years ago. Gideon holds another mystery for Ellie. It’s the truth about her parents—a restless mother who died young and a father she never knew. They are an unsettled piece of Ellie’s own past. Somewhere in this town is the answer to both of her quests.
No one is more accommodating than charismatic Laurence “Blue” Reynard, a local with deep roots in Gideon. Sexy and charming, he’s also getting under Ellie’s skin like a smooth jazz rhythm. Yet beneath his seductive facade is a soul damaged by loss. Tragic, wanting, and beautiful. So wrong for a woman just passing through town. If only his passion and vulnerability weren’t so irresistible.
As Ellie pieces together Mabel’s puzzling life and that of her father, Blue takes the surprising journey with her. What then for Ellie? Follow her instincts and say goodbye, or follow her heart?
Shielding The Innocent Target By Terri Reed
A child under his protection…
and a hit man in pursuit.
After witnessing her boss’s murder, Paige Walsh must trust Deputy US Marshal Lucas Cavendish to bring her to safety. But when a notorious assassin targets her and her son, Lucas’s short-term assignment turns into a dangerous cross-country mission. For Paige to identify her boss’s killer, Lucas must get the family into witness protection. Except the hit man knows their every move…and trusting the wrong person could get them killed.
Swap And Smell The Roses By Karen Booth
When Willow Moore’s lifelong dream of music stardom goes bust, she’s burned out enough to need drastic change. As in, she’s trading her Brooklyn apartment for two months in the Connecticut countryside. Soon she’s baking bread, spending Saturdays at the farmer’s market and stopping to smell the roses, but some things in her new #cottagecore life aren’t so pleasant. Like her landlord, former chef Reid Harrell. As grouchy and reserved as Willow is chatty and outgoing, Reid is an annoyingly sexy keep-out sign. If only Willow was good at staying away.
Something about Reid, a sliver of pain poking through that flinty facade, makes her wonder if they’re more alike than she thought. Reid once chased success, too, and found it—at a price. Now all he wants is to be left alone to garden, but Willow’s not giving up so quick, especially when one of their heated arguments sparks an idea for a song. Her renewed creativity awakens them both, hurling them into a passionate vortex neither expects.
As the summer winds down, Willow is forced to confront her needs, wants and desires, not to mention Reid, the hardest puzzle of all to figure out. Maybe it’s time for the city girl to stop dwelling on dreams dashed and start following her heart—no matter where it might take her…
Unbuttoning The Bachelor Doc By Deanne Anders
MEDICS IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Life has been one big bump in the road after another for midwife Skylar. After moving to Nashville for a fresh start, she immediately clashes with grumpy bachelor Dr. Jared. So she’s unimpressed when they must feature together on their patient’s reality TV show! On-screen, they’re strictly professional. But off camera, she discovers there’s more to Jared than meets the eye. Can she convince this buttoned-up doc to let loose for once?
Three Cowboys And A BrideBy Kate Pearce
Cowboy Max Romero is a married man—even if he hasn’t seen his bride since their impulsive Reno wedding. When the seriously sexy Brit Phoebe Creighton-Smith suddenly shows up in his life again, the last thing he expects is a request to play man-and-wife in front of her family. But it sounds like a challenge to the mischievous Max, who offers Phoebe one in return—give up proper English etiquette for riding the range like a real rancher’s woman.
Phoebe is willing to rope a stallion, if it means she can convince her grandmother to release the trust fund she’s entitled to after marriage. She’ll just have to pretend that her deliciously brawny “husband” isn’t tempting her to total abandon every minute of every day—and night. But just when the heat between them crackles into a blaze, Phoebe’s snobby clan forces Max to make a choice, he knows he’ll risk everything to convince her that with them, true love is a sure thing . . .
Thomas Moore, heir to the glamorous New York department store Moore’s, has everything. Everything but a sense of humor. Probably why he’s so often compared to his philandering crook of a father.
Alice Truman, recently promoted from the sales floor, is determined to prove her worth. Even if that means smiling in the face of the arrogant and too-sexy-for-his-own-good Thomas Moore, who seems to think her unfit for her new position.
Avoidance works wonders until Alice’s best friend plans an Elvis-themed destination wedding with Thomas’ brother—a concept the modern Mr. Darcy loathes.
Throw in a hairless cat, a calamitous bachelorette party and some questionable cocktails, and things become… complicated. And when things get complicated, anyone but the boss would be better.
After a drunken night in Vegas, Alice and her boss Thomas wake up married and agree to keep it quiet while they try to annul the marriage. However, a family emergency delays their plans, giving them time to bond. Thomas, initially closed off, starts to open up, especially to Alice’s niece Mary. Meanwhile, Alice reveals her strong, protective side and begins to see Thomas differently. As they navigate their differences and past traumas, their opposites-attract dynamic sparks a deep connection. With memorable supporting characters and heartfelt moments, this rom-com delivers both humor and emotional depth, making it a delightful read.
The Copper Plough is at the heart of village life for the residents of Heritage Cove, and never more so than at Christmas, when the tree glows in the alcove and the smell of mulled wine carries out onto the street. So when new owners for the beloved pub arrive and decide to shake things up, not everyone welcomes the changes with open arms.
Local bakery owner Celeste is ready to keep an open mind. But she’s shocked to discover that one of the new landlords is Quinn, a former Navy sailor with whom she had a short but powerful romance years earlier.
Fate may have brought Quinn and Celeste back together, but life seems determined to keep them apart. Can the villagers learn to embrace the newcomers this Christmas? And will Quinn and Celeste find a way back to each other before snow falls over Heritage Cove?
Celeste, an independent businesswoman, enjoys her life surrounded by family and friends in her close-knit community. A chance encounter with Quinn leads to a short-lived fling, leaving both content with their brief time together. However, when the local pub undergoes changes and a beloved community member falls ill, tensions rise. Quinn returns, hoping to reconnect with Celeste, but she keeps him at arm’s length due to his troubled past and her own uncertainties. Despite facing bleak moments and emotional rollercoasters, the heartwarming bond between Celeste and Quinn, supported by their friends and community, shines through, offering hope and healing. The story beautifully portrays Quinn’s struggles with PTSD and the power of love and support in overcoming obstacles.
Libby Cooper hasn’t celebrated Christmas since the night her parents died in a terrible accident. She wants to forget that the season of goodwill even exists; but her grandmother has other ideas. It’s time for Libby to start living her life just as her parents would have wanted her to do.
First stop New York!
What better way to immerse herself in the celebrations, than working in her great aunt’s Christmas shop, just a few blocks from Central Park? Making new friends in the Big Apple is the easy bit, but leaving the past behind proves much harder than Libby imagined.
Long walks in gorgeous Central Park help, and here she meets Harry Stanwick, a Central Park Ranger. Harry seems to know instinctively when Libby wants to talk or when she just needs to sit quietly on their special bench with him by her side.
Slowly, Libby begins to feel some of the pain of her past slipping away. And as New York begins to work its magic and her friendship with Harry grows, so too do Libby’s feelings for him.
But can she ever be truly happy without the people who matter the most to her? Or can Harry convince Libby that she deserves her own Christmas miracle -and her chance of happiness – sitting with him on their bench in Central Park?
Libby, still reeling from her parents’ tragic death, reluctantly travels to New York at her grandparents’ insistence to help her great aunt at her Christmas-themed shop near Central Park. Despite her aversion to the festive season, her time in the city brings unexpected healing through new friendships and a blossoming romance with Harry, a Central Park ranger. The story delves into grief, guilt, and the gradual process of finding hope and healing. While Libby’s grief can sometimes be overwhelming, the supportive characters and vivid setting add depth and warmth to the narrative. As Libby’s journey unfolds, she finds herself drawn to the magic of Christmas and the possibility of a brighter future. With a gorgeous romance, heartwarming friendships, and surprising twists, this beautifully told Christmas tale is sure to warm readers’ hearts.
Poppy Dean lives and breathes romance – in her job at least. As a matchmaker at an elite London agency, she spends her days finding the perfect Mr Right for pretty much everybody but herself.
When Tristan Fellows walks into the agency, Poppy knows she’s in for a challenge. A typical bachelor, Tristan has no intention of falling in love, but in order to receive his 30-million-pound inheritance, he must find himself a wife before his 35th birthday.
This may be Poppy’s hardest case yet, but even the most arrogant of men can sometimes warm a woman’s heart. And who knows, maybe it’s finally time for Poppy to find her happy ever after too?
Poppy, a former psychologist working at the exclusive Ever After Agency in London, is tasked with finding a wife for Tristan, who needs to secure his grandfather’s fortune. Despite his reluctance for a love match, their initial hostility evolves into unexpected attraction. As Poppy navigates her professional and personal life, she finds herself drawn to Tristan’s depth and charm. The chemistry between them crackles with energy, adding to the charm of the story. With well-drawn characters, including supportive friends and intriguing potential matches for Tristan, the novel offers a delightful blend of romance, humor, and emotional depth. Set against the backdrop of London’s elite society, the story unfolds with plenty of laughs, poignant moments, and a satisfying slow-burn romance. Overall, “Ever After Agency” is a fabulous read that promises a unique and engaging story, making it a must-add to any reading list.
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